RevMD Sexual Wellness Podcast RevMD Sexbytes Sexual Wellness Podcast: Do YOU have ED (Erectile Dysfunction)? What your Shim Score?
Having problems with Erections? Find out if you have ED by taking this test.
What is a Shim Score? It is scoring system based on 5 questions. It is also known as an International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). It is based on 5 questions and each answer is scored 1-5 with 5 being best and 1 being the worst of the options. The scale is 5-25 with 25 being normal and hard erections. See below and take the test for yourself.
At RevitalzyeMD, we provide comprehensive Sexual Wellness solutions for men. The shim score allows an objective number to be applied to Erectile function. This is put into context by a thorough medical and social history during a consultation with one of our skilled providers.
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INTERNATIONAL INDEX OF ERECTILE FUNCTION (IIEF)
Questions: Based on last 6 months (each answer assigned 1-5 score)
Score 1: Very Low•Score 2: Low•Score 3: Moderate•Score 4: High•Score 5: Very High
1)How do you rate your confidence that you could get and keep an erection?
Score 1: Very Low•Score 2: Low•Score 3: Moderate•Score 4: High•Score 5: Very High
2)When you had erections with sexual stimulation, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration?
Score 1: Never or almost never•Score 2: A few times•Score 3: Sometimes (about half the time)•Score 4: Most times•Score 5: Always or almost always
3)During sexual intercourse, how often were you able to maintain your erection after you had penetrated or entered your partner?
Score 1: Never or almost never•Score 2: A few times•Score 3: Sometimes (about half the time)•Score 4: Most times•Score 5: Always or almost always
4)During sexual intercourse, how difficult was it maintain your erection to completion of intercourse?
Score 1: Extremely difficult•Score 2: Very difficult•Score 3: Difficult•Score 4: Slightly difficult•Score 5: Not difficult
5)When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory for you?
Score 1: Never or almost never•Score 2: A few times•Score 3: Sometimes (about half the time)•Score 4: Most times•Score 5: Always or almost always⦿
Interpretation: Based on total sum of scores from 5 questions aboveScores 22 to 25: NormalScores 17 to 21: MildScores 12 to 16: Mild to moderateScores 8 to 11: ModerateScores 5 to 7: Severe
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